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August 5, 2008

TIPS: Watch Baggage WEIGHT and SIZE

Filed under: Airline Fees, Bags — Rick Seaney @ 11:12 am

Was reading a list of “money-saving” tips in an MSNBC column, and we’ve discussed most of them, but this one caught my eye:

TIP: Before leaving home, weigh your bag.

As the article points out, the difference between a 49 pound bag and a 51 pound bag on Delta for instance is $80 one-way. But if the bag weighs more than 70 pounds, the fee leaps to $150 one-way. Over 100 pounds and it won’t be accepted.

Now let me add another tip of my own:

TIP: Before leaving home, measure your bag.

Typically, airlines allow you 62 inches (total the length + width + height). Anything above that, on American or Delta for example, will cost you $150 one-way.

Check out my Domestic Airline Fee Chart for all the updated info.
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2 Comments »

  1. Rick, the easiest way to do this is with a portable luggage scale for under $10. It also includes a tape measure. Works great: http://beatofhawaii.com/coping-with-the-new-baggage-policies/

    Jeff

    Comment by beatofhawaii.com — August 5, 2008 @ 12:31 pm

  2. A luggage scale will avoid the extra fee.

    http://www.edwardsluggage.com/store/Product_Videos___All_Videos___Digital_Luggage_Scale___DIGISCALE_BAL?partner_id=digiscale4&gclid=CPWFxbT–pQCFSQtagodk2cZrQ

    Comment by Georgia — August 7, 2008 @ 1:27 am

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